de o. 2, free 2, o. I n 7 4 6 Ins What’s What’s age age age Sustainable Sites P P Westbrook & & Westbrook South Portland Parks Revive Who We Are: Who We Cram Jim P D OWLAN H DAPHNE PHOTO: summer 2013, vol. 38, 38, vol. 2013, summer enewal R N PARK OL NC I L for Poised “Lincoln Park was built in 1866 after a fire that nearly destroyed Portland. The Portland. destroyed that nearly a fire after built in 1866 was “Lincoln Park was first called Phoenix so it fire, the ashes of that great from rose park Reilly for Frank writes its glory days,” to rising it is once again Today, Square. has Reilly (left), Sharon with his wife Reilly (right) www.lovelincolnpark.org. park. of the neglected the revival for advocate to group begun a friends greater portland landmarks, Inc. landmarks, portland greater our future our homes, neighborhoods, Permit No. 396 No. Permit Portland, ME 04101 ME Portland, P A I D I A P U. S. Postage S. U. Non Profit Org. Profit Non ❑ Yes! I’d like to become a member of Flag Day Greater Portland Landmarks You’ll receive free admission to the Portland Observatory, the Landmarks Observer, discounts on all Landmarks merchandise and Portland Observatory Museum much more! Your membership supports historic preservation in greater Portland, including advocacy, education and preservation services. FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013 Name ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Free aDmission n 10 am – 5 pm Spend one hour or all day celebrating the opening of the Address ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1807 Portland Observatory Museum and the rich history of Munjoy Hill! 10 am Welcome and raising flags City ������������������������������������ State�������� Zip ����������������������� 11 am – 4 pm Tours of the Portland Observatory Museum Volunteers will be stationed on each floor to answer your questions. Complimentary passes valid for the 2013 season will be given if crowds require limiting numbers of visitors in the tower. Phone (home) �������������������������� (work) ���������������������������������� 10 am – 2 pm Craft activities for children On the Portland Observatory Museum lawn, weather permitting. Noon – 5 pm Sea songs and music by David Peloquin E-mail��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Sea chanties, beautiful ballads and songs of the sea celebrate Maine’s maritime heritage. ❑ $40 ❑ $60 ❑ $100 Individual Household Lemuel Moody Membership 11 am – 3 pm Meet author John McDonald Meet John McDonald, author of A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar, The Maine Dictionary, and more. John will be dressed as Lemuel Moody, Payment: ❑ Check enclosed ❑ Credit card (circle one) builder of the Observatory. Bring your camera! 1:30 pm Walking tour of Munjoy Hill VISA / MasterCard #�������������������������������������Exp. Date ���������� Tour departs from the Portland Observatory Museum. 3 pm Walking tour of Eastern Cemetery Make checks payable and mail to: Tour departs from the Portland Observatory Museum. Greater Portland Landmarks, 93 High St., Portland, Maine 04101 Presented by Greater Portland Landmarks in cooperation with the City of Portland. n (207) 774-5561 www.portlandlandmarks.org The Portland Observatory Museum is open daily May 26 through Columbus Day, October 14, from 10 am–5:00 pm. For more information: www.portlandlandmarks.org Dear Members and Friends: PreservatIon uPdates he 2013 old h ouse trade show was a great success in bringing together the preservation commu- nity and celebrating the tremendous talent and exper- Architect Henry Cobb tise in the field. We are fortunate in New England to Discuss Portland’s to be both blessed with the authentic buildings and Streets & Squares Tlandscapes that tell our story, but also with the people who can oted founding architect Henry N. Cobb of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners bring these special places back to life. So, the Trade Show was a N on June 18th will present “The Streets of Falmouth Neck: Yesterday, Today chance to reconnect with our colleagues from throughout the region and Tomorrow” at the Holiday Inn by the and to share information, “war stories,” latest Bay in Portland. The talk, made possible by the Bernard A. Osher Lecture Fund at the Portland Museum of Art, celebrates projects, and new discoveries. the 30th anniversary of Charles Shipman Payson Building and will discuss Portland’s streets and squares in the past, present, and future. With 54 exhibitors, 17 workshops and information sessions, over 900 attendees and an additional 250 volunteers and booth participants and presenters, we were thrilled with the outcome. Fort Allen Rehabilitation Project After a six-year break from presenting the Show (the last was in riends of the Eastern Promenade (Friends) has been advocating for 2007), we were delighted to see so many previous exhibitors and to improvements to the land- welcome many new ones. Attendees came from all over the state, F scape along Portland’s and many beyond our borders, and 47 became members of Greater most scenic drive – the Eastern Portland Landmarks. Their enthusiasm, along with their commit- Promenade. Based on a mas- ter plan approved in April 2012, ment to learning the best ways to preserve their older homes and the Fort Allen Rehabilitation buildings, is very encouraging. will begin this summer. Major Workshops with top experts examined window repair, timber frame restoration, mold abatement improvements include: making and prevention, planning a project, among other topics. Many attendees stayed through multiple the Casco Bay overlook handi- sessions to gather information and ask questions. capped accessible, restoring With today’s increasing emphasis on sustainability, we partnered with Efficiency Maine and the the earthen berms and the US Green Building Council to offer case studies and information sessions highlighting retrofits of horseshoe drive, updating light- older buildings, and strategies to save energy. From sealing air leaks to shared solar arrays that power ing and utilities, restoring pedestrian circulation and the central walkway to historic neighborhoods, these thought-provoking discussions helped address the very real challenges the bandstand, replacing the historic row of benches, repairing the wrought residents in northern climates face to operate buildings more sustainably. iron fence, and restoring the alleé of trees along the Promenade. The City of A new feature this year was the 10 Minute Architect, a program offered with the Portland Society Portland is funding these projects through a Community Development Block for Architecture, where attendees could bring ideas and plans for a consultation with a design Grant and the capital improvement program. The Friends are seeking additional funds to rehabilitate the historic cannons and place historical and informational professional. All available tables quickly filled as participants engaged in intensive dialogue about exhibits. Diane Davison, President of the Friends says: “We look forward to the their projects. completion goal of celebrating Fort Allen Park’s Bicentennial in October 2014!” The two day event was exhilarating and exhausting – we made many connections, shared a For more information: www.EasternPromenade.org great deal of information, and inspired attendees, presenters, and colleagues. It could not have come together so well without the dedication of the exhibitors, the Landmarks board and staff, our advisory committee, partner organizations, and our sponsors: Benchmark Real Estate/Cornerstone Meet the Authors: Maine Books for Kids! Childrens’ authors will be featured at the Observatory every Saturday in July Construction, Taggart Construction, Marvin Windows and Doors, Artifacts, Hancock Lumber, from 1-2 pm. Authors include: Chris Van Dusen, If I Built a House, on July Old Port Specialty Tile, and Sutherland Consulting. A complete listing of exhibitors and contact 6; Connie Smith, Pea Soup Fog, on July 13; Paula Benoit, Baxter in the Blaine information is on our website at www.portlandlandmarks.org. House, on July 20; and on July 27, an author to be announced. – HILARY BASSEtt Executive Director executIve STAFF commIttee trustees advIsorY trustees Hilary D. Bassett Marjorie Getz Robert E. Cleaves IV Eric D. Altholz Harland H. Eastman Mallory Kirk Marshall Aurelia C. Scott Executive Director President Joseph Conforti Eleanor G. Ames Stephen Foote Nancy N. Masterton Jeffrey Selser Christopher Closs Sharon Miller James Cram Richard Anderson Roger Gilmore Nancy V. Montgomery John C. Serrage Preservation Secretary Carol DeTine Howard Arnold Carol S. Goloff Jane Smith Moody Lynn E. Shaffer Services Advisor Tom Dowd Richard Gilbane Marc Bagala Douglas Green Linda J. Murnik Marjorie Shaw Sharon Colgan Treasurer Claire Hammen Ursula Baier Dawn E. Hamilton Robert A. Nielsen, Jr. Alice Spencer Office and Thomas Elliman Julie Larry Guy W. Bertsch Charles Hall Ted O’Meara Mary Louise Sprague Financial Manager Marketing Candice Thornton Lee Joyce K. Bibber Tom S. Hanson Pamela P. Plumb Seth Sprague Shawn Hunt Sally G. Oldham Michael Mertaugh Victoria Bonebakker Cynthia Henriques Caroline Pratt Sam W. Van Dam Office and Public Issues Patrick Morin Gregory W. Boulos Edward Hobler Sally W. Rand Jos Van Mierlo Development Assistant Malcolm L. Collins Nicholas Noyes Jane Briggs John Reed Houghton Charles W. Redman III Barbara Vestal Kate White Lewis Building Karyn Pellow Barbara Webster Brown John C. Knox William S. Richards John C. Watson Director of Development Norman